CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Giving every Turramurra High student the best possible oportunity to encounter Christ at school

Chairman’s Message Dear Friends and Supporters of TCEA. schooling and the delivery of SRE. To this end, I During this time of uncertainty and change, it is wish to thank Sarah Seabrook for her wonderful comforting to know that we are governed and efforts and provision of SRE teaching over the protected by the faithful love of God and His last twelve months. Sarah has been an answer saving grace. We can find solace in the knowledge to prayer and the diligent and professional way that He is in control of every situation and loves she has gone about performing her duties has and cares for us. Lamentations 3:22-23 readily been greatly received and appreciated by the comes to mind and I especially like the New Living Committee and all who have had the privilege to Translation: work with her. During her time, Sarah is leaving The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His the portfolio of SRE teacher well organised and in mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; very good health. We wish her every blessing as his mercies begin afresh each morning. she embarks on her next ministry. Term 2 is presenting some significant challenges A prolonged handover has taken place by Sarah for SRE teaching at THS: with Fiona Newcombe that should see a smooth 1. What will our program and delivery of SRE transition and strong continuity moving forward. look like? Especially considering the shut We are also very excited about the addition of down of school and the introduction of online Heather-Rose Newcombe (no relation) to the learning. teaching team and are confident that the full 2. How will our new SRE team of Fiona (continued next page) Newcombe and Heather-Rose Newcombe settle into their new roles at THS? These considerable challenges await us but at all points the TCEA Committee are guided by the following principles: 1. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff and students; 2. To retain SRE Teaching staff and to maintain contact with students by pursuing an appropriate program of delivering SRE to students; 3. Follow the direction of THS Principal and the advice of relevant state and national authorities. Therefore, TCEA remains committed to our mission and we look to the future with optimism that we will be able to return to a semblance of what we have come to know of as ‘normal’ Peter Shannon and Family

“We praise God for the generosity of our members and supporters. In these times of isolation we rely more than ever on your prayers and financial goodwill.” Please will you support TCEA by sending a donation on-line, using the details from the donation form in this newsletter. Thank you. TURRAMURRA CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Giving every Turramurra High student the best possible oportunity to encounter Christ at school

From previous page delivery of SRE will take-off as soon as regular schooling resumes. In the meantime, as outlined in Point 2 above, the Committee is exploring ways in which SRE teaching at THS remains strong, connected and engaged with the students, staff and parents at THS. Your prayers and continued financial support is still very much needed and we praise God that through this support thus far, we are in a good place to meet the challenges of these uncertain times. Praise God! Peter.

PEN PICTURE OF FIONA NEWCOMBE I have been teaching SRE in High Schools for the past 2 years. Before I started teaching I was raising our three boys and before the boys were born I worked as a financial services lawyer in London and a commercial lawyer in . I love working with young people. I love working hard to formulate the right questions - the ones which help them to understand who Jesus is and what He came to do. And I love that teaching young people challenges me about what I believe and whether or Fiona Newcombe and Family not I am living out those beliefs. I have already met some of the wonderful young people and staff at Turramurra High when I’ve helped out Sarah over the past couple of terms and I am looking forward to getting to know them all better.

PEN PICTURE OF HEATHER-ROSE NEWCOMBE I attend St.Philip’s Anglican Church, which I love, but I originally came from Pitt Town Anglican in the Hawkesbury, where I became a Christian. The biggest part of my life has been ministry. I worked for Crusaders, working in Outdoor Recreation and Camping Ministry for 4 years in their Summit Division. This meant that I would run independent/ private school camps, performing various Outdoor Adventure activities and doing front line gospel work alongside the activities. I have recently started at studying Secondary Education full time and hope to be able to use my teaching degree as a way to share the Gospel. I am very excited and thankful to God to be starting ministry at .” TURRAMURRA CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Giving every Turramurra High student the best possible oportunity to encounter Christ at school PRAYER MEETING We will be holding a prayer meeting through the medium of Zoom at 10am on Saturday 30 May so that members and supporters can meet Fiona and Heather and pray together for SRE at Turramurra High School. If you would like to attend this prayer meeting on-line please email [email protected] and an invitation will be emailed to you in the days leading up to 30 May.

“Please pray that Fiona and Heather-Rose have a smooth transition into their SRE new roles, especially a role starting in a very unusual time in the world.”

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